The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 3 (John 17:14-19)

The High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 3
John 17:14-19

V.  That his disciples would be distinguished by truth in a world resistant to truth (14-17)
     A. Our view of the Bible distinguishes us from other worldviews
     B. Our view of sin give us clarity in disturbing times
VI. That his disciples would complete his mission (18-19)
     A. Cultural Involvement
     B. Holy Living
     C. Gospel Proclamation
 

The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 2 (John 17:11-13)

The High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 2
John 17:11-13

III. That his disciples would recognize and draw on God’s strength in order to persevere (11-12)
     A. Personal Perseverance
     B. Spiritual Perseverance
IV. That his disciples may be full of joy in being rescued and eternally saved by Christ (13)

The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 1 (John 17:6-10)

The High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 1
John 17:6-10

I. That the disciples would have assurance of their salvation (6-8)
   A. Christians are a people of God’s possession
   B. Christians have the revealed name of God
   C. Christians hear, receive and know that the word of God is true

II. That the disciples would have a sensitivity to the weight of God’s saving work (9-10)
  A. That they would pursue personal holiness
  B. That they would pursue holiness in the community of believers

The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for Himself (John 17:1-5)

The  High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for Himself
John 17:1-5

I.  Jesus Prays that He would be faithful to the glory of God (1,5)
    A. That He would be restored to full glory
    B. That He would bring the father glory

II. Jesus Prays that He would be fruitful in the work of God (2-4)
    A. Fruitful saving His elect
    B. Fruitful in accomplishing his earthly task
 

Repentance and the Gospel (Psalm 51)

Repentance and the Gospel
Psalm 51

I.  The repentant heart has God-centered view of their sin
    A. The need for mercy
    B. The need for cleansing
    C. The need for confession
    D. The need for brokenness 

II.  The repentant heart rejoices in restoration
    A. He will be able to teach others
    B. He will offer sacrifices of praise and not burnt offerings

Soli Deo Gloria (Romans 11:33-36)

Soli Deo Gloria
Romans 11:33-36

I.  God receives glory through rescuing of the lost (33-36)
    A. He is glorified because mankind is justified by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone
    B. He is glorified as mankind is sanctified
    C. He is glorified as his saints evangelize 

II.  God receives glory in Himself
 

Solus Christus (1 John 5:6-12)

Solus Christus
1 John 5:6-12

I.   The Water (6)
II.  The Blood (6)
III. The Spirit (6)
IV. The Testimony (11-12)
 

Sola Fide

Sola Scriptura (2 Timothy 3:14-17)

Sola Scriptura
2 Timothy 3:14-17

I. Scripture is authoritative 

II. Scripture is trustworthy

III. Scripture is enough
     A. For salvation
     B. For discipleship
     C. For sanctification

Sola Gratia: By Grace Alone

Sola Gratia: By Grace Alone
Ephesians 2:1-10

I.  Apart from Christ, we are dead in our sins.

II.  Through Christ, God raises us from the dead
     A.  Because of his mercy
     B.  When we were still dead
     C.  By the regeneration of the Holy Spirit
     D.  To showcase the riches of his grace

III.  In Christ, we live for God's glory and purpose.

If it really is grace alone:
1. You aren’t any better than anyone else for having believed the Gospel.
2. You didn’t earn your salvation, and you can’t lose it.
3. Pray for those who don’t believe.
4. Share the Gospel.  
5. Teach new believers.
6. Legalism and licensure have no place in the Christian life. 

Reformation 500: The Next 500 Years

Reformation 500: The Next 500 Years

I. The Reformers emphasized preaching the Bible systematically
II. The Reformers emphasized a personal union with Christ
III. The Reformers emphasized the priesthood of all believers

Sorrow to Joy: How a Person’s Desire for Joy and Community Is Fulfilled Through the Work of the Triune God (John 16:23-33)

Sorrow to Joy:
How a Person’s Desire for Joy and Community Is Fulfilled
Through the Work of the Triune God
John 16:23-33

I. Joy and community are found in belonging
  A. Unparalleled access to the Father
  B. Unparalleled knowledge of the Father
  C. Unparalleled love from the Father
 
II. Joy and community are found in trust
  A. I can be trusted because I am from the father
  B. I can be trusted because I voluntarily came to the earth
  C. I can be trusted because I will voluntarily give my life up
  D. I can be trusted because I will go back to the father for you
 
III. Joy and Community are found in future hope
  A. They scattered
  B. They go about their own affairs
  C. The will leave Jesus

Sorrow to Joy: Living With the Cost of Our Faith (John 16:16-22)

Sorrow to Joy:
Living With the Cost of Our Faith
John 16:16-22

I. Sorrow is a necessary means to a final joy
   A. He would soon die and be raised from the dead
   B. He would soon ascend to the Father and come to them by the Spirit of God
   C. He would leave them physically, but return one day as the conquering king

II. Often the Sorrow is the genesis of our greatest joy

The Purpose of The Holy Spirit with the Words of Christ (John 16:12-15)

The Purpose of The Holy Spirit with the Words of Christ
John 16:12-15

I The Spirit's purpose is to reveal and illuminate the words of Christ

II. The Spirit's purpose is to give props to Christ in disclosing the words of Christ

Life Without Jesus: God Sends a Helper (John 16:1-11)

Life Without Jesus:
God Sends a Helper
John 16:1-11

I.  Life without Jesus is filled with personal loss (1-6)
II. Life without Jesus is filled with personal power (7-11)

From Slave to Friend: Why Friendship With God is Enmity With the World (John 15:18-27)

From Slave to Friend:
Why Friendship With God is Enmity With the World
John 15:18-27

I. Our identity is not in the world
II. The world’s hatred is for Jesus
    A. Despised because he is the only way to God
    B. Despised because he is the final authority and man is not
    C. Despised because he is holy and holds men accountable for their sin
III.  The Father gives an answer to our opposition

From Slave to Friend (John 15:12-17)

From Slave to Friend
John 15:12-17

I. Jesus is our master and friend
   A. This slavery is self-sacrificing love
        4 aspects of Jesus’ self sacrificing love
        1. Denied what he deserved to come to this earth
        2. Constantly put others first by serving
        3. Did not defend himself in the face of injustice
        4. Died when he could have easily gone back to heaven
   B. This slavery is productive
        1. Produces personal fruit
        2. Produces spiritual fruit
   C. This slavery is involuntary

He Is Not Here, He Has Risen

He Is Not Here, He Has Risen

I.   I die with him
II.  I live for him
III. I will live with him

Abiding in the Vine (John 15:1-11)

Abiding in the Vine
John 15:1-11

Key:
True Vine = Jesus
Vinedresser = Father
Fruitful branches = Believers
Fruitless branches = Unbelievers
Fruit = Obedience 

I.  The Vinedresser removes fruitless branches (2)
    A. Branches that do not abide in the Vine do not produce fruit (4)
    B. Fruitless branches are burned in the fire (6)

II. The Vinedresser prunes fruitful branches (2)
    A. Fruitful branches must abide in the Vine (4)
    B. The Vinedresser takes special care of fruitful branches (7, 11)

The Process of Peace Begins (John 14:27-31)

The Process of Peace Begins
John 14:27-31

I. Jesus promises his peace to his disciples (27)
   A. Jesus can promise peace because he is the Prince of Peace
   B. Peace is a byproduct of justification by faith
  C. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit

II. Jesus rebukes his disciples for their unbelief and lack of love (28-29)

III. Jesus reaffirms his mission to his disciples (30-31)